Before you go
Your trip to Porto de Pedras.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Porto de Pedras – AL Destination Costa dos Corais about 113 km from Maceió
How to get there
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Aeroporto Internacional de Maceió (MCZ) Rio Largo · 107 km
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Aeroporto Internacional do Recife (REC) Recife · 175 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Porto de Pedras is about 110 km from Maceió, on the AL-101 Norte. There is no regular bus line: arrive by car or transfer. From the north, the ferry across the Rio Manguaba links the town to Japaratinga. Nearest airport: Maceió.
How many days
One day, for the manatees, Praia do Patacho and late afternoon at the lighthouse. Many people stay longer at the pousadas of the Rota Ecológica, but the sights fit into one day.
When to go
From September to March, with more sun and clear water. Roughly from April to July it rains more. The natural pools appear at low tide. The festival of the patron saint, Nossa Senhora da Glória, has its main day on August 15.
Do you need a car?
Yes, or a buggy and transfers. The beaches are spread along the AL-101 and there is no regular bus. Many pousadas arrange the manatee trip and transportation.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Porto de Pedras
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Morning
Santuário do Peixe-Boi (Rio Tatuamunha)
Book ahead. The trip is on a rowed jangada, with no motor, and lasts about an hour.
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Morning
Praia de Tatuamunha
Next to the sanctuary. If the tide is low, enjoy the pools along the shore.
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Afternoon
Praia do Patacho
Coconut grove and light sand, with almost no buildings.
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Late afternoon
Farol de Porto de Pedras
On the hill near the center, with views of the river and the coast.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book the manatee trip?
Yes. You book in advance through the community association that runs the trip; don't count on getting a spot on the same day.
Am I sure to see a manatee?
The animals being readapted stay in an enclosure in the river and are usually seen. Those that already live free may or may not show up; there is no guarantee.
Can I get there by bus?
There is no regular line. Your options are a car, a transfer from Maceió or the pousadas' transportation.